Tired of crowded national parks, or want something new? Here are less visited national parks in California, what months to visit and what not to miss.

What not to miss: The challenging 5-mile round-trip Lassen Peak Trail offers spectacular views. On a clear day, hikers can see Mt. Shasta, another active volcano more than 100 miles away.

It was two days before the holidays when my husband, Benjamin and I stood on the jet bridge awaiting our flight to San Luis ...

Due the remote location of the accident and bad weather, it took rescuers three days to reach the victims and hoist them to ...

A Canadian skier visiting Mt. Shasta had to be carried off the mountain ... Two North State hikers were rescued off Black Butte after the trail became too icy to manage, and one hiker slipped ...

Health Shasta has announced "The Golden Shoe Hunt," an event inviting residents to explore new trails across Shasta County while competing for exciting prizes.

The Yawkey Trail and other paths on Mount Helix offer views of nearby Dictionary Hill, Cowles Mountain, El Cajon Mountain and ...

Accelerated by social media, it has become a major tourism draw for the area, as well as a source of controversy after California State Parks closed trails ... erupted near Mount Shasta last ...

The challenging 5-mile round-trip Lassen Peak Trail offers spectacular views. On a clear day, hikers can see Mt. Shasta, another active volcano more than 100 miles away. The paved, wheelchair ...